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F1 Returns at Dutch GP With McLaren Teammates Locked in Title Fight

Early forecasts point to a wet Zandvoort weekend that could heighten the premium on qualifying at the tight, banked circuit.

Overview

  • The Dutch Grand Prix runs August 29–31 at Circuit Zandvoort, with lights out Sunday at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. ET).
  • Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by nine points heading into Round 15, and McLaren holds a reported 299-point Constructors’ lead over Ferrari.
  • UK coverage airs live on Sky Sports F1, while U.S. sessions are on ESPN2 with the Grand Prix on ESPN according to the published schedules.
  • Overtaking at Zandvoort is difficult, with recent winners starting from pole, as Max Verstappen chases a record-equalling fourth home victory.
  • ESPN reports the Dutch GP is set to leave the F1 calendar after 2026 due to financial pressures.